Size & diagnostic markings:- 37 Cm. This is definitely a large Kingfisher at 37 cm. The under part with the head is buff orange brown then the wings and tail in dark brown. The bill is again red

.Distribution :-  This is a bird of India and Bangladesh. Limited to the island of Langkawi in the northern Peninsula.

Habitats & preferences:- This is a lowland bird and also a mangrove bird. The bird prefers old branches from matured and old mangrove trees.

The Brown-winged Kingfisher at 37 cm is a huge bird. This is an eastern Indian bird also in Bangladesh and now spread down the coast of the Andaman Sea. In Malaysia, only spotted in 2 locations on Langkawi Island.

The bird chooses bare branches or exposed twigs in middle storey to make its call. Perhaps to allow  the loud call heard over longer distances. Not shy bird and limited in numbers, so it hard to meet up with. I don't think it is migratory and therefore should be a resident.

In Malaysia, where can the bird be found:-  In Malaysia, the bird can only be found on the island on Langkawi.

With Will would Wander